Windchill Architect | Frankfurt

Role & Details

Principal Consultant – Windchill Architect

Location: Frankfurt, Germany | Business Unit: IOT | Compensation: Competitive (including bonus)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Windchill Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise PLM solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in PTC Windchill architecture, integration strategies, and PLM best practices. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of our digital product lifecycle management landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the Windchill PLM architecture strategy aligned with business goals
• Design scalable and secure Windchill solutions, including module selection, system configuration and customizations
• Lead end‑to‑end implementation and upgrade projects, including planning, execution and post‑deployment support
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering, manufacturing and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and support teams
• Oversee integration of Windchill with ERP, CAD, MES and other enterprise systems
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as ITAR, ISO and cybersecurity protocols
• Conduct performance tuning, system health checks and capacity planning
• Stay current with the PTC product roadmap and recommend adoption of new features or technologies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience with PTC Windchill, including at least 5 years in an architect or lead role
• Deep understanding of Windchill modules (PDMLink, MPMLink, ProjectLink, etc.)
• Strong experience in Windchill customization, Info*Engine and APIs
• Expertise in system integration using middleware, web services and APIs
• Proficiency in Java, JSP, XML and Windchill Business Rules Framework
• Experience with Windchill upgrades and data migrations
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windchill 12.x and ThingWorx Navigate
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, medical devices)
• PTC certifications (e.g., Windchill Architect, Windchill System Admin) are a plus

Personality Traits

• High analytical skills
• High degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.